Mitchell said he did not know whether Osmanovic, whose aliases include "J-Money" and "J," is a Louisville resident. He said police identified Osmanovic after receiving tips and canvassing neighborhoods near the freeway.

Mitchell declined to say what led them to Osmanovic, who remains at large. He is wanted for assault, wanton endangerment and criminal mischief and may be driving a 2006 silver four-door Nissan with a spare tire on the front, according to an arrest warrant.

The driver, identified by police as a man in his 40s, was hit with a bullet from a large-caliber handgun while driving southbound on the freeway near Smyrna Road about 5 p.m. Saturday, police said.

The victim said he did not see any vehicles or pedestrians nearby when he heard a loud "pop" and "realized he had been shot," police said. The bullet came through a door on the right side of the vehicle and hit the man's arm and upper torso.

Two children were in the vehicle but were not hurt. Anyone with information is asked to call (502) 574-LMPD.

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